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The Savoyard
Title
The Savoyard [graphic] / W. Hogarth pinxt. ; W. et G. Sherlock sculpt. 1798.
Publication
[London] : Published as the act directs by W. Sherlock, Jany. 11th 1798.
Physical Description
1 print : stipple engraving ; plate mark 56.5 x 41.4 cm, on sheet 61.6 x 44.7 cm
Medium
laid paper.
Notes
Title engraved below image.
After the painting at the Huntington Library, San Marino, CA.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Charles Kinnaird, 8th Lord Kinnaird of Inchture (1780-1826).
Summary
A young woman (shown whole-length) wearing a simple dress and bonnet, stands in a room by a fireplace singing with a wistful look on her face as she plays the hurdy-gurdy. On the right, a fireplace decorated with tiles and inside with andirons and tools; above hangs a cocked hat and a broken mirror. A sword leans against the edge of the fireplace and behind the girl.
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
July 28, 2011
Subjects
Subjects (Local Yale)
Genre/Form
Annotations (Provenance) - 18th century.
Stipple engravings.
Genre prints.
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